Do I Need to Clean After Fumigation? Maybe and Here’s Why
Yes, you need to clean after fumigation. The maybe part is, maybe you don’t care if your home was filled with insect-killing aroma and you have absolutely no fear of getting sick.
Here’s a quick definition of fumigation. Fumigation is a gaseous process that fills an area which suffocates the insects and pest. Still on the fence about if you should clean your home after reading this? lol
Contents
Supplies needed to clean after fumigation
- Any cleaner that has germ-killing properties
- New cleaning clothes if possible
- 2 Buckets
- Mop
- Duster
- Scrub brush
- Spray bottle
- Furniture polisher
Step by step how to clean after fumigation
The cleaning process is pretty tedious and may take 3-5 hours if done properly.
Step 1
Fill the spray bottle with germ killing cleaner. Remember to fill your spray bottle strategically with %75 percent water, and then add the germ killing cleaner to top off the bottle. Doing this will help to maximize your germ-killing cleaner so you don’t waste it.
Pour 8 cap fill of germ killing cleaner into the 2 buckets and fill the buckets %80 percent full. Overfilling the bucket will spill over when its time to wipe or mop.
Step 2
Pick a room to begin cleaning. Begin with the ceiling. If there are dust and cobwebs, get those first. Spray the vents and ceiling if possible and wipe clean. Wash your cleaning clothe or change it after wiping the roof and vents. DON’T FORGET THE CEILING FAN!
Step 3
Work your way to the walls. You should have a fresh rag or new rag at this point. All items on the wall need to be sanitized. be very cautious of wooden picture frames when wiping with a chemical drenched rag. Squeeze your rag as much as possible and then wipe clean. Double back and wipe cany water residue with furniture polisher.
Step 4
Next, chairs, tables, desk, dressers, night lamps E.T.C. Clean your rag. All wooden finishes need a once over with furniture polish.
Step 5
Clean the baseboards, and lastly mop the floors. Any room that has carpeting should be lightly sprayed with germ killing disinfectant and allowed to dry for 24 hours. Repeat for each room.
If there is something that you think we might’ve missed, please let us know in the comments.
